Tom Rusga

@coachblueprint1 To help make sense of your personal criteria and what’s important to you, we’ve found the MoSCoW method useful. ✅ Must have … 👍 Should have … ❓ Could have … 🚫 Will not have … Coming to a @S_CAcademy course soon!

When you are at a career crossroads you don’t always need to know exactly what you do want. But you definitely need to know somethings that you DON’T want.

@philllewellyn @w_roberts6 If you do get there let me know!

@TomRusga @w_roberts6 Thank you. Yeah it’s a bit of a mini crusade of mine to try and get it changed but I can’t think of another good way to describe it which is as succinct. Might get there one day

It’s possible achieving ‘work/life balance’ isn’t realistic. Perhaps seeking a ‘work/life blend’ that works for each of our unique and dynamic needs, preferences and circumstances is a more useful target.

@chrisshambrook @MusSarkar Thanks for sending that over Chris, enjoyed the video!

@TomRusga @MusSarkar Work life balance is a ridiculous concept Tom. theperformanceroom.co.uk/how-to-achieve… Hope you’re well

@philllewellyn @w_roberts6 I think you raise an excellent point - describing work as something other than, rather than a part of, probably not helpful!

@w_roberts6 @TomRusga Completely agree and that’s why I don’t think the language of separation is actually helpful in working towards a solution. In my view we perpetuate the problem ahead of aligning and accepting.

@HowellsDan @GaryHuttSC @collab_sports @coach_nickward @Back_in_Action @EricCressey @RhysIngram @MichlPearson @SophSmithMoore @benashworth Seconded!

@GaryHuttSC @collab_sports @coach_nickward @Back_in_Action @EricCressey @RhysIngram @MichlPearson @TomRusga @SophSmithMoore @benashworth is a must :) course incoming!

Looking for recommendations - Who / what are your go too resources for understanding shoulder function? @collab_sports @coach_nickward @Back_in_Action @EricCressey @RhysIngram @MichlPearson @TomRusga @SophSmithMoore Please tag anyone else you think might have a view to offer 😁

@HermanNarula Have pre-ordered this off the back of @JimmysJobs podcast - fascinating episode and looking forward to the book!

@coachblueprint1 Managing time, expectations and boundaries perhaps some of the most under-developed qualities of many entering the work force

S&C coaches end up doing way more than their job spec dictates. But. We sure as hell put a lot of that extra work on our own plate trying to do the ‘best for our athletes’.

Toolset - the methods, techniques, approaches, devices and frameworks you use. What tools could be useful to you? How effectively do you deploy them? And in what circumstances? (4/4)

Skillset - based on your knowledge and understanding, the capabilities you bring to be effective in your working world. What are the skills that you need to be effective in your world? How are you developing them? (3/4)

Three things that influence your ability to solve problems, make good decisions and perform at your best 🧠 Mindset 🎯 Skillset 🔨 Toolset All of these things can be developed Thread below …🧵 (1/4)

@GaryHuttSC @dwhembro @eis2win Yep I agree. As practitioners we do have deliverables we’re accountable for though in a way that interns shouldn’t.

@TomRusga @dwhembro @eis2win That makes sense & I completely back the approach. My feeling is that there’s that “intent” through the full spectrum of S&C roles within the EIS though. Whether it’s entry level or further up. So wasn’t sure how the internship title differentiated this from a time bound L1 role.

Great to see the new @eis2win internship rojes that @TomRusga has been working on come to fruition. Setting standards and a good example.

@GaryHuttSC @dwhembro @eis2win They will and whilst I’m not close to this specific role, those who are have made provision to ‘mentor the mentor’ too.

@TomRusga @dwhembro @eis2win It’s be interesting to know whether the line managers roles & responsibilities reflect the role being developmental. That would be a very progressive step.

@GaryHuttSC @dwhembro @eis2win I think most important difference is the intent - not ‘cheap labour’ and a greater focus on development rather than delivery that’s then reflected in the roles, responsibilities and support around the role as well as the realistic prospect of progress to a higher level role.

@dwhembro @eis2win @TomRusga This is great. @TomRusga what’s the difference between this and a short-term contract that makes it an “internship”?

@dwhembro Hi Dave, I’m not involved in all of the job designs and adverts but in my experience it’s reflective of the job’s roles & responsibilities and also where the role sits in relation to other members of the team; some of which may or may not be EIS employed.

@TomRusga @eis2win Hi Tom, how come the EIS seem to bounce between the titles of physical prep coach & S&C coach?

After a uniquely challenging few years for athletes, coaches and support staff - 65 medals for @TeamGB and 124 medals for @ParalympicsGB has been a remarkable achievement. Some inspiring and powerful moments that reaffirm the positive impact sport can have!

@RICH_AgilityLab I try not to get into feedback there and then as don’t feel it’s the most useful time to receive feedback after the disappointment of not getting a job. Most arrange a call, but have had one or two ask for written feedback too.

@RICH_AgilityLab When informing candidates they’re unsuccessful (normally by phone, but sometimes email depending on circumstances) I let them know I’m happy to provide feedback and how they can follow up to receive that

If you interview for a role in sport, how do you normally receive feedback if unsuccessful?